80 FR 12336 - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Plainville, CT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 45 (March 9, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 45 (March 9, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-05110 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 45 (Monday, March 9, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12336-12337] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-05110] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0293; Airspace Docket No. 14-ANE-5] Establishment of Class E Airspace; Plainville, CT AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E Airspace at Plainville, CT, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) serving Robertson Field Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the National Airspace System. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 30, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points can be viewed online at the FAA Air Traffic Plans and Publications Web site at http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Order/JO_7400.9Y.pdf. An additional link on this site entitled Airspace Amendments is updated routinely with the most current airspace designations and reporting points. It may also be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20591; telephone: 202-267-8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. [[Page 12337]] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On October 17, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E airspace at Robertson Field Airport, Plainville, CT, (79 FR 62366). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One anonymous positive comment was received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014. FAA Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Rule This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 9.5-mile radius of Robertson Field Airport, Plainville, CT. Controlled airspace is required to support the new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures for Robertson Field Airport. The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes controlled airspace at Robertson Field Airport, Plainville, CT. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,'' paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 0 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389. Sec. 71.1 [Amended] 0 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, effective September 15, 2014, is amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward from 700 feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ANE CT E5 Plainville, CT [New] Robertson Field Airport, CT (Lat. 41[deg]41'22'' N., long. 72[deg]51'53'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 9.5-mile radius of Robertson Field Airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on February 25, 2015. Gerald E. Lynch, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2015-05110 Filed 3-6-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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The Rule Policy Act in accordance with FAA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This amendment to Title 14, Code of Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
amends Class E airspace designated as paragraph 311a. This airspace action is
not expected to cause any potentially 14 CFR Part 71
an extension to Class C surface area, at
Manchester Airport, Manchester, NH. significant environmental impacts, and [Docket No. FAA–2014–0293; Airspace
Airspace reconfiguration extending from no extraordinary circumstances exist Docket No. 14–ANE–5]
the 5-mile radius of the airport to 8.3- that warrant preparation of an
miles northwest of the airport is environmental assessment. Establishment of Class E Airspace;
necessary due to the development of the Plainville, CT
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17 approach, and AGENCY: Federal Aviation
for continued safety and management of Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Administration (FAA), DOT.
IFR operations at the airport. Also, the Navigation (air). ACTION: Final rule.
geographic coordinates of Manchester
Airport are adjusted to coincide with Adoption of the Amendment SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
the FAAs aeronautical database. An E Airspace at Plainville, CT, to
editorial change is made to correct the In consideration of the foregoing, the accommodate new Area Navigation
title of paragraph 6003 of FAA Order Federal Aviation Administration (RNAV) Global Positioning System
7400.9Y, to read ‘‘Class E Airspace amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach
Designated as an Extension to a Class C Procedures (SIAPs) serving Robertson
Surface area’’. PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, Field Airport. This action enhances the
The FAA has determined that this B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR safety and management of Instrument
regulation only involves an established TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the
body of technical regulations for which REPORTING POINTS National Airspace System.
frequent and routine amendments are DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 30,
necessary to keep them operationally ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 2015. The Director of the Federal
current, is non-controversial and continues to read as follows: Register approves this incorporation by
unlikely to result in adverse or negative Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, reference action under title 1, Code of
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 1963 Comp., p. 389. the annual revision of FAA Order
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 7400.9 and publication of conforming
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT § 71.1 [Amended] amendments.
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y,
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
Airspace Designations and Reporting
does not warrant preparation of a 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
Points can be viewed online at the FAA
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated Administration Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Air Traffic Plans and Publications Web
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Designations and Reporting Points, site at http://www.faa.gov/
routine matter that only affects air traffic dated August 6, 2014, effective documentLibrary/media/Order/JO_
procedures and air navigation, it is September 15, 2014, is amended as 7400.9Y.pdf. An additional link on this
certified that this rule, when follows: site entitled Airspace Amendments is
promulgated, does not have a significant Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace updated routinely with the most current
economic impact on a substantial Designated as an Extension to a Class C airspace designations and reporting
number of small entities under the Surface Area. points. It may also be viewed online at
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
* * * * *
The FAA’s authority to issue rules publications/. The Order is also
regarding aviation safety is found in ANE NH E3 Manchester, NH [Amended] available for inspection at the National
Title 49 of the United States Code. Manchester Airport, NH Archives and Records Administration
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the (Lat. 42°55′58″ N., long. 71°26′09″ W.) (NARA). For information on the
authority of the FAA Administrator. That airspace extending upward from the
availability of this material at NARA,
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, surface within 3.3-miles each side of the 337° call 202–741–6030, or go to http://
describes in more detail the scope of the bearing of Manchester Airport extending www.archives.gov/federal_register/
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is from the 5-mile radius to 8.5-miles northwest code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
promulgated under the authority of the airport. locations.html.
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Issued in College Park, Georgia, on Designations and Reporting Points, is
section, the FAA is charged with February 25, 2015. published yearly and effective on
prescribing regulations to assign the use Gerald E. Lynch, September 15. For further information,
of airspace necessary to ensure the Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, you can contact the Airspace Policy and
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
airspace. This regulation is within the Organization. Administration, 800 Independence
scope of that authority as it amends [FR Doc. 2015–05112 Filed 3–6–15; 8:45 am] Avenue SW., Washington DC 20591;
telephone: 202–267–8783.
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controlled airspace at Manchester BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Airport, Manchester, NH. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Environmental Review Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
The FAA has determined that this Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
action qualifies for categorical exclusion Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
under the National Environmental 305–6364.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: number of small entities under the ANE CT E5 Plainville, CT [New]
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Robertson Field Airport, CT
History
The FAA’s authority to issue rules (Lat. 41°41′22″ N., long. 72°51′53″ W.)
On October 17, 2014, the FAA regarding aviation safety is found in That airspace extending upward from 700
published in the Federal Register a Title 49 of the United States Code. feet above the surface within a 9.5-mile
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the radius of Robertson Field Airport.
to establish Class E airspace at authority of the FAA Administrator. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on
Robertson Field Airport, Plainville, CT, Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, February 25, 2015.
(79 FR 62366). Interested parties were describes in more detail the scope of the Gerald E. Lynch,
invited to participate in this rulemaking agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
effort by submitting written comments promulgated under the authority Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
on the proposal to the FAA. One described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Organization.
anonymous positive comment was Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that [FR Doc. 2015–05110 Filed 3–6–15; 8:45 am]
received. section, the FAA is charged with BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Class E airspace designations are prescribing regulations to assign the use
published in paragraph 6005 of FAA of airspace necessary to ensure the
Order 7400.9Y dated August 6, 2014, safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
and effective September 15, 2014, which airspace. This regulation is within the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR scope of that authority as it establishes SECURITY
71.1. The Class E airspace designations controlled airspace at Robertson Field
listed in this document will be Coast Guard
Airport, Plainville, CT.
published subsequently in the Order.
Environmental Review 33 CFR Part 117
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by The FAA has determined that this [Docket No. USCG–2015–0110]
Reference action qualifies for categorical exclusion
This document amends FAA Order under the National Environmental Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Policy Act in accordance with FAA Housatonic River, Stratford, CT
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
and effective September 15, 2014. FAA ACTION:Notice of deviation from
Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as paragraph 311a. This airspace action is
not expected to cause any potentially drawbridge regulation.
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, temporary deviation from the operating
air traffic service routes, and reporting that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment. schedule that governs the operation of
points. the Metro-North (Devon) railroad bridge
The Rule Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 across the Housatonic River at Stratford,
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Connecticut. This deviation is necessary
This amendment to Title 14, Code of to allow the bridge owner to perform
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 Navigation (air).
electrical repairs at the bridge. This
establishes Class E airspace extending Adoption of the Amendment deviation allows the bridge to remain
upward from 700 feet above the surface closed for seven days.
within a 9.5-mile radius of Robertson In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration DATES: This deviation is effective from
Field Airport, Plainville, CT. Controlled
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: 7 a.m. on March 23, 2015 through 7 a.m.
airspace is required to support the new
on March 29, 2015.
RNAV (GPS) standard instrument
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, ADDRESSES: The docket for this
approach procedures for Robertson
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR deviation, [USCG–2015–0110] is
Field Airport.
The FAA has determined that this TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND available at http://www.regulations.gov.
regulation only involves an established REPORTING POINTS Type the docket number in the
body of technical regulations for which ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
frequent and routine amendments are continues to read as follows:
necessary to keep them operationally associated with this deviation. You may
current, is non-controversial and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113, also visit the Docket Management
unlikely to result in adverse or negative 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– Facility in Room W12–140, on the
1963 Comp., p. 389. ground floor of the Department of
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under § 71.1 [Amended] Transportation West Building, 1200
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Monday through Friday, except Federal
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Administration Order 7400.9Y, Airspace holidays.
does not warrant preparation of a Designations and Reporting Points, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated dated August 6, 2014, effective you have questions on this temporary
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impact is so minimal. Since this is a September 15, 2014, is amended as deviation, call or email Ms. Judy K.
routine matter that only affects air traffic follows: Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast
procedures and air navigation, it is Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Guard District, telephone (212) 514–
certified that this rule, when Extending Upward from 700 feet or More 4330, judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If you
promulgated, does not have a significant Above the Surface of the Earth. have questions on viewing the docket,
economic impact on a substantial * * * * * call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager,
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| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, April 30, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. | |
| Contact | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 12336 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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